11.19-acre riverside water meadow — conservation value and grazing potential.
11.19 acres of permanent pasture adjoining the River Frome
Lot 6 is an 11.19-acre, level-to-gently-sloping traditional water meadow adjoining the River Frome, offered as a freehold parcel with vacant possession. Its permanent pasture supports good grass crops and attracts winter wildfowl, making it well suited to conservation-minded buyers, small-scale grazing or hay production. The land is entered into a Countryside Stewardship Agreement, lies within the Dorset National Landscape and is classified as Grades 3 and 4.
The lot benefits from river frontage and a quiet rural setting about one mile south of Maiden Newton, with easy access to Dorchester and main roads. Sporting rights (including deer stalking) run with the freehold, but fishing rights on the River Frome are excluded. Public footpaths and bridleways cross the holding, which enhances recreational and amenity value.
Practical considerations: the farm lies in a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone, delinked Basic Payment Scheme payments are retained by the vendor, and broadband speeds are very slow. Prospective buyers should review rights of way, retained rights, access arrangements and full sporting details prior to offer; further technical information is available on request.
This lot will appeal to conservation purchasers, small-scale agricultural users or rural investors seeking a sizeable, well-located water meadow with ecological value and clear sporting interest, provided they accept the environmental designations and retained payments.